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Are you sure as I sailed Harmony prior to the pandemic and don't recall the water slides or the Abyss. However, I can't even recall the open area in the Solarium as in Oasis. Maybe senior moments.😆

I'll be sailing Harmony out of Galveston in the latter part of the year and wondering if Harmony has been amped like Oasis. Loved what they did to Oasis Solarium and the water slides and the Abyss.

Agree, I got a solo supplement for a sail in August even though it's not allowed for months of July & August.

Some are liberal with the BOGO policy. Many times, I've been successful in making reservation on the 2nd night followed by the other on night 5. I usually go to any specialty restaurant once on board to make reservations. Nothing to lose by asking.

I love both classes. We have both Anthem and Oasis sailing from Bayonne. The Anthem was designed to sail in cold weather climate and has an indoor pool suitable to sail during late Fall and Winter from the Northeast. In 2024, Oasis will be replaced by Symphony. To Newbieflorida, Jamie's seating is al fresco as is Giovanni's on Oasis classes. Hands down the Q classes have the best layout of the WJ.

IMHO, the 2nd D+ coupon discount can be used towards the remaining days of internet package. Another scenario, with one device on at any given time, is to skip the first day as it's only 6-7 hours depending on when you depart. Then use the 1st D+ coupon for day 2 & 3, follow that with the 2nd D+ coupon and it cover day 4 & 5 and then purchase the rest of the days in internet package. Based on the per day cost of $24.99 on my December 4th Oasis sail, the bottom line estimated at around $50 ($24.99 x 2)

Isn't amazing Royal considers 13 years of age an adult, but they are prevented from the Solarium.😜

Thank God I'm at the 340 level and don't have to worry about the gyrations and iterations. 2X points is good, but 4X is even better during the double points promo.🤣

Or you can stay home.

On Royal web site after you choose your cabin you will see a line that will show you cruise fare & t& f by individual.

Oasis with its open front solarium to take in the sun. wonderful area to see the NYC skyline and perfect view as you barely see the ship clear the Verazzano Bridge.

If one only needs proof of citizenship, then my Global Entry pass should be sufficient.

A few years ago, they offered bus service to/from the Vatican. Check the cruise planner under excursions.

You think so, but this is a small population and it's de minimis to the overall C&A program.

The devil will be in the details. However, over the many years that I have been a C&A member, the benefits have vastly improved over the years rather than debased. Hoping for the best in the New Year.

I wonder if I can get ice from guest services or maybe install an ice machine on every deck, just like hotels.

You can also park your car and then you can roll the luggage to the awaiting baggage handlers.

What a lot of crap. Bottom line is economics period. The last sentence really hits the bullseye "9 percent reduction in the company’s shoreside staff."

Now I know why on Easter sail when I went to book North Star at 8AM each day all spots were gone. Was given incorrect information. Had to have the DL Concierge book 4 spots for us on a port day. To the Op, if this is your first time on Anthem, in addition to the main theatre, take advantage of various entertainment activities in the Music Hall from Karaoke to the various cover bands.

Sailed from Miami in early December and no facial recognition on embarking. However, that may be right around the corner as I read an article that Facial Recognition is being tested at multiple airports by the TSA. I see no reason as to not being able to apply to cruise ship boarding. TSA is adding face recognition at big airports. Here’s how to opt out. - The Washington Post

Same with Caesar's Casinos in A.C. To the Op, I got an offer for a free inside cabin for 2. I redeemed the offer and requested a balcony cabin on the February 4, '23 Anthem sail. The message said that I would get confirmations within a week. Got the confirmation, but instead of ocean view balcony, got a virtual balcony cabin.😜 However, I sail solo and prefer a balcony accommodation. Called Casino desk and ask them to price a balcony solo for the Anthem 8 niter in early February. The agent comes back after checking with his superior and tells me it'll cost me extra. I said how much, and he tells me $5 + the usual T&F. I told him to sign me up.🤣

Not sure about you, but I got my points (2X solo) for a Mariner Casino gratis cruise. Ps. Tried to get the shareholder's benefit and was told in a nice way that I was not eligible.😆

In the Guiness book of worlds record. Was he handed that heavy object at the ceremony. Will he be wearing the gold pin.🤣

Right now, it's about 15 degrees here in mid-Jersey and yes, I want to cuss out all of those global warmers.🤣 Ps. Yesterday morning it was 5 degrees and was waiting outside of my favorite Italian deli, along with some other 75 freezing souls, to get Christmas goodies for our antipasti and other dishes. Thank God for the sun and no wind. Happy Holidays to all.

Is this by special invite as I'm only D+. On Oasis I don't recall Chop's being open for breakfast. I miss the WJ breakfast set up on Quantum and Anthem. They have at a minimum 2 egg stations for preparation of omelets and other egg dishes. Also, waffles that I occasionally ask them to prepare a fresh one in front of me. The egg stations become pasta stations for lunch. On Oasis, the only place that one can get an omelet or freshly made egg dishes is in the MDR. JR used to, but a poster mentioned that is no longer the case. PS. I do miss the buffet layout in the MDR for breakfast and lunch on the Q and O classes.